Help me with my cello warm-up?

Question: Help me with my cello warm-up!?

Im a junior in high school and my repertoire is most of the haydn c cello concerto and some bach unaccompanied movment's!.

but sometimes when i start to play, it seems like a cant move my fingers that fast or my shoulders and upper back hurts!.

can you help me find a warm-up routine that will get me up to my 100%Www@QuestionHome@Com

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I personally do some stretching exercises before sitting down for hours at a time to practice!. Some arm reach-for-the-skies, wrist circles, shoulder circles, and others can really loosen you up and promote flexibility and endurance for long practices!.

You should also take breaks if you feel tense, frustrated, or tired!. Do some more stretches, drink water/juice, and take a breather before diving back into the Bach and Haydn!

Scales are definitely the foundation for any practice routine!. I usually do about one hour of scales, arpeggios, and etudes before starting on the actual repertoire!. Scales build finger strength and memory of intervals, and will also loosen you up!. The repetition of note after note is like a time for meditation, mental preparation for the repertoire!.

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Don't you cello players have scales!?
If you do then start with you scales!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

i would say, try to practice for about 15 min the night before and a little before ur class!. this should get ur fingers warmed-up and to 100%Www@QuestionHome@Com